Maynard Arnold Lyson, 83

Born June 30, 1930, in Reserve, Mont., to Carl and Kirstine Lyson. In 1941 the family moved to Martinez, Calif., and in 1944 they moved to Port Chicago, Calif., where Maynard began high school and met his high school sweetheart Betty Fife-Lyson at Mt. Diablo High School, graduating in 1949. The two got married in Reno, Nev., on Oct. 15, 1949. Their love for each other manifested five children, whom they loved and honored. In 1971 they migrated to Coeur d’Alene from Concord, Calif. Maynard and Betty began their new life by founding Lyson Cement Contracting in 1973, and Betty, Country Coiffure, family owned and operated businesses. Maynard retired in 1998, and his son Dan continued the business. He became very active in the community upon retiring. Most of his life was spent as a member of the Odd Fellows in which he loved and represented all that Odd Fellows stood for. The Eagles was his favorite place to go hang out with friends. He loved selling raffle tickets and promoting the Eagles. For 17 years Maynard and his “little lady” Audrey Partridge would go dancing, play scratch tickets and have fun enjoying retirement. Maynard’s passion besides Audrey was his woodwork. He had a wood shop at his son’s business, where he made beautiful creations from wood. There are people who do not even know Maynard, but will recognize him as the guy who showed you his crafts at the Eagles or approached your table to buy a raffle ticket. Maynard was admired by his family. Maynard respected his children by loving them with all his heart; the kids never felt unloved.

Survivors include Audrey (his Little Lady) Partridge; daughter Kathy Lyson-Hamers, Guerneville, Calif., son David Lyson, Sparks, Nev.; son Dan Lyson, Hayden; daughter Cheryl Lyson, Coeur d’Alene; daughter Jennifer Lyson-Soza, Monte Rio, Calif.; grandchildren Chris Lyson, Reno, Nev.; Jennifer Murray-Hippach, Post Falls; James Murray and Tyler Lyson, Post Falls. Maynard enjoyed his five great grand children.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at 3 p.m. at English Funeral Chapels with Bob Cordes officiating. There will be no graveside ceremony.